Operating Instructions
- continued
6 - Float your kayak completely out of the rack and
6 - Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into
then pull on the tether cord, to lift the cradle back
position such that the cradle will not
into the storage position.
Rotate back toward the water.
7 - Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into its holding
7 - Enter your kayak ensuring you are clear of
position such that the cradle will not rotate back
the rack, grab your paddle and start your
into the water when released.
Voyage
8
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Enter your Kayak ensuring you are clear of the rack,
Grab your paddle and start your voyage.
To Load and Store:
Dockside Operating Models
Waterside Operating Models
1 - Exit your kayak assuring you are clear of
1 - Exit your kayak assuring you are clear of the
kayak rack.
the kayak rack.
2
–
Release the Latch Plates and lower the cradle.
2 - Release the Latch Plates and lower the
cradle.
3
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Secure tether strap to the Pivot Lateral such that your
3 - Position the cradle such that your kayak kayak will
float into your rack between the handle
will float into your rack between the
and the lifting webbing.
handle and the lifting webbing
4 - Float your kayak into the rack and position
4 - Float your kayak into the rack and position
5 - Grasp the tether strap and slowly lift / rotate your
5 - Grasp the center of the handle and slowly kayak
and rack into its storage position.
lift / rotate your kayak into its storage
position.
6 - Grasp the handle of your rack, holding it in its
6 - Rotate the Latch Plates into position such storage
position.
that your kayak does not accidently
rotate back into the water.
7 - Rotate the Latch Plates into position such that your
7 - Store your paddle between
kayak will not rotate back into the water.
the webbing under the cam buckle.
8 - Release your hand from the cradle handle and
secure the tether cord to a pivot lateral or the
handle with a simple overhand knot.
9 - If you choose, store your paddle between the
webbing under the cam buckle.
You’re DONE
- just Load / Latch / and walk away!
WE SINCERLY HOPE YOU ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF
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“The DockSider”
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For assistance, please call: 585
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734
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7374
Or send email to:
DockCraft Industries LLC
3694 Nibawauka Beach
Canandaigua, New York 14424
www.DockCraft.com
